Information and advice
Independent information, advice and support to people aged 60 and over and their carers.
We can help with questions on:
- Money and benefits
- Housing
- Health and disability
- Finding help at home
- Community care and direct payments
- Care homes
- Leisure and social activities
- Transport
- Your rights
If we can't help, we can put you in touch with people who can
How to access the service:
You can call into our office at 549 Old York Road, SW18 1TQ
You can telephone the service on 0208 877 8940
You can email advice@ageukwandsworth.org.uk
Opening times:
Our information and advice officers are available Monday to Thursday, 10am to 3pm. Please note the office is closed on Fridays.
Quality Assured:
The I&A Quality Programme states that a service must show that it:
• Provides consistent, relevant and effective advice to clients and demonstrates this by providing sufficient information in their client records.
• Has clear and relevant systems and procedures in place to manage the delivery of consistent, good quality information and advice.
• Monitors its services and seeks feedback from clients and stakeholders.
Meet Alan - one of the people we support with this service
Free online information and booklets
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Local Services Directory
Age UK Wandsworth has a local services directory where you can search for services and activities in our borough. There is also a link to 'Safer Services' which is a London-wide directory.
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Read our info guides
Age UK produces free information guides and factsheets on a wide range of topics, including home adaptations, dementia, and advice for carers. You can find a complete list of guides and factsheets on the Age UK national website.